Humectant

PEG-32

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

PEG-32 functions as an emulsifier, which is a type of ingredient

Addresses

Dehydration

What Is PEG-32?

PEG-32 functions as an emulsifier, which is a type of ingredient that keeps unlike substances in a formula (such as oil and water) from separating.

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PEG-32 is a variant of PEG-75, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.

Functions as a humectant to boost skin’s hydration | May also be used as a solvent to mesh ingredients cohesively and enhance formulary texture

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